Dundee, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 57 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 57-1
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A. Through the Civil Rights Act of 1866, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, and Executive Order 11063, individuals are guarded against discrimination in the sale or rental of housing. The Village of Dundee recognizes the importance of these legal safeguards and wishes to provide for local enforcement of both federal and state fair housing laws through this chapter. B. This chapter establishes a local procedure for enforcement of federal and state fair housing laws, including but not limited to the Civil Rights Act of 1866, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended.
Dundee, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 57 § 57-1 establishes the Village of Dundee's stated purpose for its local fair housing chapter: to recognize and locally enforce federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination in the sale or rental of housing. The provision cites foundational federal statutes — including the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and Titles VI and VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1968 — as the legal backdrop for the chapter. It creates a local enforcement procedure that operates alongside, rather than replacing, existing federal and state protections.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 57 § 57-1, the Village of Dundee has formally committed to enforcing fair housing obligations at the local level, meaning property owners and managers operating in Dundee are subject to both the federal and state anti-discrimination laws referenced in this chapter and to the local enforcement procedures it establishes. Operators who comply with fair housing requirements in their rental and sales practices — such as applying consistent screening criteria and avoiding discriminatory advertising — are generally aligned with the intent of this chapter. Because § 57-1 signals that local enforcement mechanisms exist in addition to federal and state channels, landlords should be aware that complaints may be processed locally as well as through other agencies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 57-1 of Dundee's Code of Ordinances signals that residents have access to a local enforcement pathway for fair housing complaints, in addition to any remedies available under federal and state law. If a tenant believes they have experienced discrimination in the rental of housing, this chapter indicates that the Village of Dundee has established procedures to address such concerns locally. Tenants may also explore options through state and federal agencies or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand the full range of avenues available under the laws referenced in ch. 57 § 57-1.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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